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Congress to Thank Public Service Workers

May 04, 2026

James Lankford and John Fetterman have introduced a resolution to honor government workers during Public Service Recognition Week. The measure praises federal, state, and local employees, as well as uniformed service members for basically keeping the country from collapsing into a pile of unanswe ... read more »

Arvest Bank's Million Meals Campaign Continues to Raise Funds to Beat Hunger

May 04, 2026

Arvest Bank and their food partners are in the 16th year of the Million Meals campaign, which is dedicated to raising awareness and essential funds for local food banks and pantries. With your help, Arvest will continue the fight against hunger.    Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECT ... read more »

Dewey City Council to Meet Tonight

May 04, 2026

The Dewey City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers at Dewey City Hall, 411 E. Don Tyler. The agenda includes the oath of office for newly elected officials and recognition of outgoing Mayor Tom Hays. Council members will also consider ... read more »

Patriot Night of Scholars and Champions May 5th

May 04, 2026

The Patriot Auto 2026 Night of Scholars and Champions banquet powered by Truity Credit Union and Bartlesville Radio will be held at Oklahoma Wesleyan University Mueller Sports Center on Tuesday, May 5, at 6pm, us as we honor academic excellence and achievement within our community.  &nbs ... read more »

Mom Moments Sweepstakes: Monday's Daily Winner

May 04, 2026

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the women who shaped us… one story at a time.   We want to hear your fondest memory of your Mom—the moment that still makes you smile, laugh, or maybe even tear up a little. Was it something she said… something she ... read more »

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Arrives in Bartlesville May 5th

May 04, 2026

"The Wall That Heals," a 53-foot tractor-trailer carrying a 141-panel replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial arrives in Bartlesville Tuesday, May 5, at Lee Lake.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Peter King and Tammy Widener with the Phillips 66 Veterans Employee Netwo ... read more »

Garage Fire Contained at Bartlesville Home

May 04, 2026

Firefighters in Bartlesville responded to a residential fire just before 7:30 a.m. on Sunday after reports of smoke inside a home. According to Bartlesville Professional Fi ... read more »

Highway 20 Between Hominy, Skiatook Reduced to One Lane

May 01, 2026

A major headache is developing for drivers on State Highway 20 between Hominy and Skiatook in Osage County. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation says the highway will be down to only one lane beginning Monday and lasting every day through May. ODOT says the traffic tie-up will allow for ... read more »

OKWU Senior Class Graduates

May 01, 2026

Oklahoma Wesleyan University held its graduation ceremony on Friday afternoon. Dr. Jim Dunn gave remarks and the keynote speaker was Dr. Mark Weeter, who is retiring from OKWU after teaching for more than 40 years at the school. Weeter gave this advice to students.   Shawna Sanches w ... read more »

Washington Co. Commissioners to Tour Jail Monday

May 01, 2026

The Washington County Commissioners are going to jail, but not for anything nefarious or illegal. The commissioners will conduct their annual inspection tour of the Washington County Correctional Facility on Monday morning. Oklahoma law requires county commissioners to inspect jails at least ... read more »

DNA Evidence Links Dewey Man to Another Burglary

May 01, 2026

A Dewey man with extensive theft and burglary convictions has allegedly been linked to another burglary by DNA evidence. 35-year-old Jerry Posey, who has been in the Washington County jail since early February, was charged Friday in another second-degree burglary felony case. Bartlesville ... read more »

Bartlesville Woman Facing Felony DUI Charge

May 01, 2026

A Bartlesville woman is facing a felony driving under the influence charge and a misdemeanor traffic violation. Bartlesville police arrested 46-year-old Quiensala Vanessa Hamilton Thursday night on the allegations. According to an affidavit, a Bartlesville police officer was in the privat ... read more »

Topeka Man Arrested After Fleeing in Bartlesville

May 01, 2026

A Topeka, Kan., man wanted in Texas was jailed in Washington County after fleeing a traffic stop Friday morning. 27-year-old Ezekiel Joshua Evans faces a felony charge of false impersonation, a misdemeanor count of obstruction and three traffic violations. A Bartlesville police officer st ... read more »

Nowata Co. Commissioners to Discuss Sales Tax Budget

May 01, 2026

The Board of Nowata County Commissioners have a regularly scheduled meeting Monday morning at the Nowata County Annex. The commissioners will review the sales tax budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, discuss improvements to the Nowata County Courthouse and review a proclamation for Oklahoma ... read more »

Cell Phone Ban, Consumer Protections and Bills Regulating Data Centers on Capital Call Powered by Phillips 66

May 01, 2026

  Topics ranging from cell phone bans in school to battling fraud and regulating data centers were covered by Rep. John B. Kane and Rep. Judd Strom of Friday's episode of CAPITOL CALL powered by Phillips 66 on KWON Radio.   Representaive John B. Kane announced on the sho ... read more »